It’s that time of year. For some of us, that means it’s time to travel, to see family near and far, or to escape them. If you’ve let time slip away and find yourself without firm travel plans yet, there are some fairly reasonable options for flight fares.

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Houston to New York

Low: $279

High: $482

Book between 40 and 190 days in advance.

Houston to New York

Low: $279

High: $482

Book between 40 and 190 days in advance.

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In 2016, travelers paid $1,411 on average for round-trip flights between Houston and New York. Cheapair notes that this is because many travelers chose to pay more to fit their schedule or other preference.

In 2016, travelers paid $1,411 on average for round-trip flights between Houston and New York. Cheapair notes that this is because many travelers chose to pay more to fit their schedule or other preference.

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The cheapest airline ticket purchased on Cheapair.com to New York was $644 round-trip in 2016, and the most anyone paid was $3,437. Airlines that fly from Houston to New York include Jet Blue, Spirit, United and Southwest. less

The cheapest airline ticket purchased on Cheapair.com to New York was $644 round-trip in 2016, and the most anyone paid was $3,437. Airlines that fly from Houston to New York include Jet Blue, Spirit, United ... more

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Average round-trip fares were $456 between Houston and Mexico City in 2016. This is lowest was $186 and the most anyone paid was $11,129 (NOT a typo), according to Cheapair.

Average round-trip fares were $456 between Houston and Mexico City in 2016. This is lowest was $186 and the most anyone paid was $11,129 (NOT a typo), according to Cheapair.

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Prices are at their lowest 57 to 138 days before departure.
Carriers out of Houston include American, Aeromexico, Avianca, Air China, Delta, All Nippon Airways, Spirit, Qantas, United, US Airways, Virgin Australia and Southwest. less

Prices are at their lowest 57 to 138 days before departure.
Carriers out of Houston include American, Aeromexico, Avianca, Air China, Delta, All Nippon Airways, Spirit, Qantas, United, US Airways, Virgin ... more

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Average fare in 2016 was $1,411. The cheapest ticket from Houston was $644 roundtrip, and the most anyone paid was $3,437.

Average fare in 2016 was $1,411. The cheapest ticket from Houston was $644 roundtrip, and the most anyone paid was $3,437.

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Prices are cheapest between 48 and 162 days before departure. Airlines from Houston include American, Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, British Air, Air China, Delta, Emirates Airlines, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, All Nippon Airways, Qatar, AirwaysBrussels, Turkish Airlines, United and US Airways less

Prices are cheapest between 48 and 162 days before departure. Airlines from Houston include American, Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, British Air, Air China, Delta, Emirates Airlines, Iberia, KLM, ... more

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